Since the inception of the Black Industrialists Programme nine years ago, there has been a need for renewed commitment towards industrialisation, not only to influence the economic sphere of people’s lives by raising income and employment opportunities but also the social and cultural life with increased opportunities for education, housing, public health and infrastructure development for economic growth. The sustainability of our democracy, peace and stability will depend on the success of success of such programmes. During interaction with fellow industrialists at the recent Black…